Karen Costa
Yoga Teacher, Writer, Career Intuitive Coach, Mom, Wife, Perpetual Student
Karen Costa is a writer, yoga teacher, coach, and educator living in Massachusetts. Her teaching is focused on gentle, restorative, and accessible yoga. Karen is passionate about helping students from all walks of life, at all levels, to connect with the powerful practice of yoga. Visit her website at www.karencostawellness.com to learn about Karen's offerings that will help you to REMEMBER CALM.
A Morning Yoga Routine Even Lazy Yogis Will Love
Need help creating a morning yoga routine that you can do even on days when you feel super lazy? Here are some easy, doable tips that'll help you out.
What is Forest Bathing and Why Is It So Popular?
It's a decades-old Japanese practice that's now making waves in the western world, but what exactly is forest bathing & how is it practiced? Find out here.
This Is How You Know You Have the Best Female Friends
Female friendships can be complicated, yet oh-so-rewarding. Here are some of the wonderful ways you know you have the best female friends in your life.
5 Signs You're Ready for a New Relationship
How do you know you're ready for a new relationship after spending time to heal from a breakup? Check these signs and see if you can relate.
7 Tips to Ease Into a Stress-Free Minimalist Lifestyle
Want to declutter and shift into a more minimalist lifestyle? Here are quick & doable tips to help you learn to let go and make that stress-free transition.
What's the Difference Between Yoga Nidra and Normal Sleep?
Yoga nidra is also known as yogic sleep, but what is the actual difference between the practice of yoga nidra and "normal" sleep? Find out here.
6 Ways Mindfulness Can Improve Your Sex Life
Mindfulness can affect & improve all aspects of our lives, including intimacy & sexuality. Here are some of the ways mindfulness can improve your sex life.
6-Point Checklist for Buying a Yoga Mat
Here's a good checklist for buying a yoga mat, whether you're shopping for your first one or simply looking for a replacement. See the full list here!
How to Practice Self-Care When You're Pregnant
Stop neglecting your needs and simple pleasures in favor of "more important things." Here's how to practice self-care when you have a baby on the way.
5 Ways to Teach Kids to Stay Present and Put Down Their Gadgets
It's all too easy to get caught up in the technology of smartphones & gadgets. Here are some ways to teach kids to stay present in a tech-driven world.
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
You don't need expensive equipment or materials to make your home more eco-friendly. Here are 5 quick & easy things you can do to have an eco-friendly home.
5 Quick and Easy Avocado Recipes for Vegetarians
It's easy to understand why everyone's loco for avocado; it's healthy, versatile, & super yummy. Here are 5 avocado recipes for vegetarians you should try.
How to Have a Daily Yoga Practice When You Have a Toddler at Home
Oh, the challenge of being a mom and a yogi. Read on to find out how to have a daily yoga practice even when you have kids or a toddler at home.
12 Funny Memes About Parenting That Are Too Darn Relatable
Being a parent can be exhausting and tough, but it also has its hilarious moments. Here are 12 funny memes about parenting that'll make you snort and laugh.
How to Keep Your Neck Safe in Shoulderstand
Shoulderstand is not for everyone and many teachers advise against it due to the risk of injury. Here's how to keep your neck safe in shoulderstand.
11 Ways to Give Thanks Every Day of the Year
4 Ways to Bring Yoga Into Your Relationship
Need tips on how to bring together your cherished yoga practice and relationship? Share the yoga love with your partner with these great tips!
5 Ways to Say "I Love You" Without Words
Sometimes, words can only do so much to express what we feel. Here are 5 ways to say I love you without having to say it outright.
The 25 Most Inspirational Women of 2016
There are so many amazing, inspirational women out there making a difference in their own ways. Here are 25 women who made a mark in 2016.
7 Crazy Yoga Poses That Look Humanly Impossible
Some yoga poses look attainable, and some just look like they can only be done by a contortionist. Here are 7 crazy yoga poses that look humanly impossible.
Ask A Yogi: Do I Need to Be an RYT 200 to Teach Yoga?
Thinking of registering as an RYT 200 to teach yoga? One yoga teacher shares tips and her own experience that might help you decide.
How to Transition From Malasana to Crow Pose
Having trouble getting into Crow? There are various poses you can use to transition, but here's a handy guide if you want to go from Malasana to Crow Pose.
6 Ways Your Partner Should Challenge You
It's not all about the fun times—your partner should challenge you to become a better person and partner, too. How many of these can you relate to?
6 Fun Ways to Use Different Yoga Props
Need help figuring out how to use different yoga props? Here are some great ideas you can start with.
5 Great Education Books for Yoga Teachers
Looking for ideas and inspiration for your next class? Try these books for yoga teachers that'll help deepen your instruction & connection with students.
5 TV Characters Who Are Yogis at Heart
Living dramatic lives must have led many of our favorite TV show characters seek solace through yoga. Here's 5 TV show characters who are yogis at heart.
How To Get Back Into Yoga After Giving Birth
Becoming a mom is incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its challenges. Here are tips on how to get back to practicing yoga after giving birth.
5 Signs of a Toxic Relationship You Should Never Ignore
As you practice yoga, you begin to understand yourself and the relationships around you. Here are 5 signs of a toxic relationship you should never ignore.
5 Reasons Why Schools Should Teach Kids to Meditate
Meditation is a growing practice for adults in the U.S., but did you know that many schools are also using it to improve educational outcomes? Here are 5 reasons why all schools should teach kids to meditate.
Yoga for Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Anxiety is considered the most common mental illness in the United States today. Read on for more on yoga for anxiety and discover how to bounce back from this condition.
How to Build a Sequence Around Lizard Pose
Lizard pose is a physically advanced pose that should be mindfully integrated into your yoga sequences. This article will explain how to balance the deep stretch in lizard with strength and stability.
Unexpected Benefits of Yoga For Athletes
Yoga has been proven to improve athletic performance in adults. There are other unexpected benefits that yogis might experience as well.
The 5-Step Checklist for the Best Downward Dog
There are so many important parts of Downward Dog that it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. Try using this simple, 5-step checklist to find your best expression of this pose.
Harness the Power of Kundalini Yoga to Increase Your Success
Is Kundalini yoga part of your personal practice? Perhaps it should be. This article covers three, simple ways you can use Kundalini yoga to increase your success.
Loneliness Hurts Deeper than You Think! Here's How to Deal Mindfully
Loneliness is a health epidemic. Read on for four ways that yoga and meditation can help to combat it.
5 Effortless Yoga Poses to Banish Bloat...Quickly!
Bloating can be so uncomfortable. Try this 5-pose sequence to decrease discomfort, increase balance, and to banish bloat quickly.
6 Simple Self Care Practices for Busy Moms
Making time for self-care can be a challenge for busy moms. This article covers six quick and easy self-care practices that you can fit into your busy schedule.
So Your Yoga Practice Has Plateaued, Now What?
If your yoga practice has started to feel boring or stale, you might’ve hit a plateau. Read on for six ways to recharge your practice and break out of this rut.
Here's How Mindful Engagement Can Increase Your Kid's Intelligence
Children who engage in more conversations with the adults in their lives develop stronger language skills. Read on for several ways that you can mindfully engage with your kids and increase their verbal intelligence.
5 Mindful & Healthy Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
Ready to bring some positive energy to your next Mother’s Day? Read on for five mindful and healthy ways to celebrate this year.
4 Ways to Connect with Your Core and Stay Balanced, Whatever the Pose
As we deepen our physical connection to our core, we open the doors to our spiritual center as well. On a practical level, how we can explore this connection to our core? Read on for four techniques to help you get started today.
For the Fun of It: 5 Poses to Cultivate Your Sense of Play
Do you bring a sense of playfulness to your asana practice or does your mind tend to focus only on what the pose will bring you (strength, flexibility, challenge, etc.)? By practicing the following poses, you’ll have the chance to open yourself up to the power of play.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Feel Confident With Your Home Practice
While practicing with a yoga teacher is a very important part of the yogic tradition, there comes a time when most students of yoga want to develop a home practice. If you’ve found yourself hesitating, let these steps reveal the confidence that’s already inside of you.
